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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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